It is perfectly safe (and delicious) to consume both the honey and the waxy hexagonal containers of the comb…. Is it safe to eat honeycomb wax?īut is honeycomb edible? The answer is also yes. Its main component is raw honey, which offers small amounts of protein, vitamins, and minerals - but is composed of 95–99% sugar and water ( 3, 4 )….
It also contains trace amounts of several other nutrients. Honeycomb is rich in carbohydrates and antioxidants.
Keep your eye on the sugar thermometer and make sure the temperature reaches at least 146 degrees C or 295 degrees F.
WHY IS MY HOMEMADE HONEYCOMB CHEWY? The syrup is taken off the heat too soon, it’s a common mistake and one I made! Underheating the sugar makes the honeycomb sticky so it won’t set correctly.
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